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Newspaper
Horsham Times
Location
Horsham, Victoria, Australia
Date
Jul 06, 1948
Page
3
Allegations of assault and counter claims emerged as Wimmera League delegates dismissed charges from an altercation between a Rupanyup Jeparit player and a goal umpire after the Rupanyup Jeparit game. Debates over penalties, umpire conduct, and admission prices dominated the meeting with no further action on the reported incident.
Film production for The Best Years Of Our Lives was screened with anticipation as audiences awaited the exact date and venue. Details on scheduling remained unclear, but local theaters prepared to announce showing times and ticket availability.
Dalgety and Company Limited report July wool sale results with a large catalogue of 1020 bales sold in Melbourne and rising bids. The market showed strong demand for crutchings and merino trials, with district prices listed for various crutchings and wool types across multiple regions including Horsham Mildura and other counties.
At the July Horsham GWA meeting Mrs F Sanders presided with strong attendance. A Horsham resident requested crude molasses for an invalid wife. three tins have already been supplied. Two new members were welcomed. A donation to the School Cocoa Fund was approved. A September Bull fundraiser is planned to boost branch funds and food parcels. The Group Conference will be at Nhill in August with choral competitions featuring the Horsham Choir led by Mrs J Bowyer. Monthly parcels to their adopted ex-P.U.W. in England arrive safely, and the donor’s appreciative letter was read. Mrs Juegger reported on her State Conference delegate visit. Baby books and shoulder sprays were given to new mothers. A posy was given to the oldest attending president and a spray to a member on her 40th wedding anniversary. The quilted baby bib competition was won by Mrs Koe. Prospective crafts include glove making, dressmaking, papier mache heads, flower sprays, paper flowers and soft toys. Mrs Helge demonstrated weaving. Mrs Lehitman moved thanks to Mrs Hodge, seconded by Mrs Kroker. The president presented a map of Maphie to Mrs Hodge. Afternoon tea followed a pleasant meeting. Members were invited to the Dinhoots Birthday meeting.
The Ladies Auxiliary Hospital held a successful musical afternoon in the Town Hall Supper Room with 70 ladies enjoying songs, piano and violin. Violinists Mrs Perry and Miss Mavin Perry. duettists Miss D Uebergang and June Newton. Mrs Ron Shepherd sang two roles. Mrs Kimberley accompanied. Sister Wilna Herbert and Nurse Hiscock performed solos. Miss Ann Ahern also played piano. Devonshire tea followed with decorated bridge tables and music records. Master Tim O’Flynn won a sponge cake mounted by Mrs A Hutchingon.
The 54 year old Wan and bacen metery of George Parmer and Coal Balarat to be closed due to serious losses. Directors of Ballarat Prostuets Ltd state amalgamation earlier in 17 failed to prevent downturns. Chairman A F Crosby says no immediate relief and curtailment is in shareholders best interests. High finished product price limits under Commonwealth Regulations worsen the industry troubles.
The Horsham town notice outlines that all objections must be filed using the official form and follow walkable access guidelines. It stresses the need for timely submission and specifies the review timeline and contact details for questions.
A damaged OCR style sale note from Strachan and Co Limited outlines a catalogue of 1200 bales. It notes a strong wool market with high season volumes, including 14K bales of acourendt wool and 40,413 tiles of greaay, with average prices around 55/10/2 gross. It records the previous season’s peak price and lists various quality grades and quotations, plus long lists of locations and mills in marginal OCR form.
The Shire of Wimmera Sheepers and 40,000 pastoral workers across states except Queensland gain weekly increases under a new award announced in Sydney. Eastern states schedules lift wages for shearers, wool workers, and shed hands. trainee shearers receive adult shed hand rates to encourage entry. The award, issued by the Conciliation Commission, takes effect yesterday. Mr Davis of the Australian Workers' Union notes the industry faces a shortage of over 1,000 shearers as few Warner workers remained in sheds last year. training lasts about a year with wages set at or near adult rates plus rations.
Notice that Voters Lists for Shire of Arapiles may be altered. Voters in regions such as Neradjuba West Wimmera Navivak Conneliors Canneiltors Comneiltors and South Riding must lodge objections in writing at the Shire Library Sordjuha by the 44th Aly. William J Sinclair secretary.
A brief 19th century health claim notes a remedy labeled Good for Sore Throats Woods offering a peppermint cure. The item appears as a localized patent medicine or tonic marketed to readers seeking throat relief. No verifiable medical endorsement is provided.
A fragmented listing describes piano and vocal solo and ensemble items across stages and venues. Mentions performers and roles in a lively but garbled program with durations and adjourning notes, indicating a Saturday event featuring various piano pieces and vocal roles.
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